Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Pretzel Crusted Chicken
We have our favorites, sometimes trying new recipes is just what we need to add a little excitement back into the weekly dinner rotation. This week I decided to change things up and try a recipe I’ve had sitting around for Pretzel Crusted Chicken. I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical. Pretzels, with chicken? My skepticism was for naught because after one bite, I was sold! Crispy, crunchy, with a hint of that salty pretzel flavor, it was delicious. I made a mild cheese sauce to go along with it, but you could use any dipping sauce you’d like. My hubby thought BBQ sauce would go well with this, but I could also see a simple honey mustard pairing perfectly. I served this chicken with some fresh steamed veggies, and these Smashed Potatoes with Cheese. It turned out to be a super yummy dinner!
Prep Time: 15mn
Cook Time: 15mn
Total Time: 30mn
CHICKeN INGReDIeNTS
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half length-wise to form strips
- 1-2 cups pretzels, crushed finely (I used my food processor)
- 2 eggs
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning
- Fresh or dried parsley for garnish
- Vegetable oil for pan-frying
CHeeSe SaUCe INGReDIeNTS
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups cheese (I used a combo of sharp cheddar and gruyere because I had some on hand. Use whatever cheese combo you’d like)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt, pepper
DIReCTIoNS
1. In a small shallow dish (I use cake pans), whisk two eggs together. In another small dish, spread out the crushed pretzels.
2. if you have pretty thick chicken, I recommend pounding each piece so that they are thinner. If the chicken is too thick, it will not cook all the way through.
3. Season each piece of chicken with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dip each chicken strip in the egg mixture, then dip in the crushed pretzels. Repeat until all chicken strips are coated.
4. In a large, deep skillet, heat (medium-high) enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
5. When the oil is nice and hot, add the chicken. You may need to cook in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is ....................????????????????
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